AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoOil & Gas Expansion: Guyana welcomed its fifth FPSO, the Errea Wittu, built by MODEC for the Uaru development in the Stabroek Block, with first production expected in September and output set to push the country beyond one million barrels per day. UN Leadership Watch: In the UN Security Council’s second straw poll for the next secretary-general, Guyana’s Ambassador Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett emerged narrowly ahead with eight “encourage” votes, edging out Rebeca Grynspan and Rafael Grossi. Food Prices & Markets: Government is considering permanent farmers’ markets nationwide to narrow the gap between what farmers earn and what consumers pay, as officials point to input costs, imported inflation and changing buying habits. Agriculture Water Planning: Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha says Guyana is preparing for possible El Niño dry spells, urging farmers to conserve water and warning about saltwater intrusion risks. Power Sector Continuity: GPL renewed O&M contracts with PPDI and APAN Energy Services to keep key generation plants running and support grid reliability. Mining Enforcement: Six non-nationals were detained for unauthorised underground mining after GGMC and police found them operating without required approvals. Legal & Governance: GuySuCo CEO Paul Cheong filed a GY$10M defamation lawsuit against Opposition Leader Azruddin Mohamed over Facebook allegations.
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